Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse co-director Rodney Rothman has revealed that Tobey Maguire – the star of Sam Raimi’s blockbuster Spider-Man trilogy – was considered for the role of the mid-life Peter Parker in Sony’s acclaimed animated feature.“There were many thoughts about where we could put Tobey Maguire and others,” said Rothman. “I think after this […]
Movie Review – Bumblebee (2018)
Bumblebee, 2018.Directed by Travis Knight. Starring Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Pamela Adlon, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Ortiz, Dylan O’Brien, Angela Bassett, Justin Theroux, and Peter Cullen.SYNOPSIS:In the year 1987, a young Autobot soldier is sent to Earth to scout the planet as a potential hideout for the warring Transformers. Bruised and battered, he disguises himself […]
Rumour: Harley Quinn could be ditching her tattoos for Birds of Prey
If rumours are to be believed, Margot Robbie’s Dr. Harleen Quinzel will be undergoing some laser tattoo removal ahead of her second DCEU appearance in 2020’s Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).According to a report from Revenge of the Fans, new DC chief Walter Hamada isn’t too concerned about keeping […]
Lea Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Ralph Fiennes and Naomie Harris returning for Bond 25
With director Cary Fukunaga hard at work on Bond 25, The Daily Mail is reporting that Daniel Craig will be joined by several familiar faces for his fifth and final outing as 007.It will come as little surprise to hear that Ben Whishaw, Ralph Fiennes and Naomie Harris are set to reprise their roles as Q, […]
The LEGO Batman Movie sequel in development
Chris McKay, director of the 2017 animated feature The LEGO Batman Movie, has taken to Twitter to reveal that development is underway on a sequel to The LEGO Movie spinoff.https://twitter.com/buddboetticher/status/1070345889422561281The LEGO Batman Movie grossed $312 million globally upon its release in 2017, so it shouldn’t really come as much of a surprise that Warner Bros. […]
Syfy rebooting Rod Serling’s Night Gallery
With a new iteration of The Twilight Zone incoming from CBS All Access and executive producer Jordan Peele, Deadline is reporting that Syfy is looking to revive another of Rod Serling’s classic anthology series with a reboot of Night Gallery.The new project is being developed by Jeff Davis (Teen Wolf) and David Janollari (Midnight, Texas) […]
Joe Pantoliano returning for Bad Boys for Life
With the long-rumoured Bad Boys 3 – a.k.a. Bad Boys for Life – now officially moving forward ahead of a 2020 release, Deadline has revealed that Joe Pantoliano (Goonies, The Matrix) will be reprising his role as Captain Conrad Howard for the new film.Pantoliano joins the returning Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as Mike Lowrey and […]
Guillermo del Toro producing remake of Argentinian horror Terrified
Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has revealed that he is set to produce an English-language remake of Terrified, an Argentinian horror from director Demián Rugna.The remake is being produced through Fox Searchlight, and has Rugna attached to direct. The synopsis for the original film reads:Buenos Aires: A cop is called to a bizarre crime scene […]
Tiffany Haddish and Awkwafina wanted for female-led 21 Jump Street movie
Having abandoned plans for a Men in Black crossover, Sony Pictures is now moving ahead with a female-driven instalment in the 21 Jump Street franchise, and according to Collider the studio has identified Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip) and Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians) to star.The new Jump Street is being written and director by Rodney Rothman […]
Roma is The Favourite among Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Winners
Roma and A Star is Born garnered the most nominations from the members of the Chicago Film Critics Association. That’s not the surprising part. One of those movies won steadily throughout the evening while the other was completely shut out.Tip your hats to Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga for their incredible work coming up with […]